Origin
Ralls, TX
Morning in Ralls on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ralls, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 11m
Distance
400.5 mi
644 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 0m
★
6 AM
7h 11m
8 AM
7h 33m
10 AM
7h 19m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 20m
5 PM
7h 32m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ralls, TX
Thomas balabaud
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Ralls, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 400.5 miles and takes about 7h 11m via Central East Freeway, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With 75% of the route on highways, you'll experience mostly open road. It's a single-day trip with two planned stops, making it a manageable drive for anyone looking to cover a significant distance without an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.2 miles from Ralls, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 98.6 mi | 1h 45m |
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 79.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 82 | 49 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.2 mi | 34m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| US 81 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ralls, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 82; TX 114
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
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4th Street
2
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
3
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
5
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
6
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
7
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
9
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
·
53 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
11
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central East Freeway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
20
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
24
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
25
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
28
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
McKinney Avenue
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 75 North
31
Merge onto Spur 366
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the slight right lane.
33
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
76 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
37
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
38
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
39
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
40
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
41
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, aim to leave Ralls, TX in the morning to take full advantage of daylight. With two stops suggested, you can plan for a mid-drive break about halfway through your journey. The fuel cost is estimated at $61, so ensure your tank is full before departing and consider refueling if you see prices are higher than anticipated. Given that this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in timing your stops and departure. Keep an eye on your mileage, especially during the 98.6-mile stretch on the Central East Freeway, to ensure you don't miss any necessary exits.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.2 miles from Ralls, TX, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.2 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ralls, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ralls, TX
This is one driving day of about 400.5 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Ralls, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 98.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.2 miles from Ralls, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 305 decision points cluster between mile 285.1 and 397.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
285.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
285.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
316.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
318 mi into trip
|
~5h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
397.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 6m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.52 one way
$121.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.24 | $132.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $71.51 | $143.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.43 | $176.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.05 | $19.22 |
| Efficient EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.2 | 2 | $56.07 | $25.63 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 11m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 75% of the 400.5 miles on major roads like the Central East Freeway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 98.6 miles on the Central East Freeway, indicating long, uninterrupted segments of driving. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. The profile is mostly highway, suggesting a consistent driving experience with fewer complex turns.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 mi on Central East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and 5th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 285.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 400.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 285.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 316.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ralls, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Commerce Street West along the way.
Commerce Street West
316.5 mi in
|
~5h 40m
About the Cities
Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
Full guide →Rhode Island (RI) is the smallest state of the United States of America, tucked between Massachusetts and Connecticut in New England. Nonetheless, it has over 400 mi (640 km) of coastline, courtesy of Narragansett Bay and islands such as Aquidneck Island, home to Newport, the "City by the Sea". While Rhode Island contains the name "island" in its name, most of its area is not on an island.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 11m. Total distance: 400.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.6 miles on Central East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rhode Island, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 285.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 316.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rhode Island, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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